Sensory processing patterns in developmental coordination disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and typical development

Delgado-Lobete, Laura; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Santos-del-Riego, Sergio; Montes-Montes, Rebeca

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103608

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“…The co-occurrence rate of other neurodevelopmental conditions within the pDCD group is in line with the high prevalence rates reported by previous research, particularly regarding ADHD and ASD [3,14,[46][47][48]. Children with ADHD frequently present with motor coordination difficulties and DCD [3,49], and it has been questioned whether ADHD and DCD may pose as a unique disorder, but research demonstrates that they show differential motor, executive functioning and sensory processing characteristics and disparities in brain underpinnings, adding to the evidence of both disorders being commonly overlapping but different conditions [7,50,51].…”

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“…Children with DCD often struggle with associated developmental problems such as physical problems, sensory processing issues and psychosocial and anxiety difficulties in childhood and adolescence [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11], and their daily participation in activities is significantly limited in comparison to their typically developing peers [12,13]. In addition, there is a high co-occurrence between DCD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) [3,14].…”

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Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire: DCDQ-ES

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Delgado-Lobete

Pereira

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The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is a widely used and well-validated tool that contributes to the diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The aim of this study was to further analyze the psychometric properties of the European Spanish cross-culturally adapted version of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ-ES) in a sample of Spanish children aged 6–11 years and to establish reference norms with respect to age groups. Parents of 540 typically developing children completed the DCDQ-ES. A second sample of 30 children with probable DCD (pDCD) was used to test its discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original three-factor structure and the internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s α = 0.907). Significant differences between age groups were found. The pDCD group scored significantly lower than the reference sample in the three subscales and DCDQ-ES total score (p < 0.001; AUC = 0.872). The DCDQ-ES is a reliable and valid tool for screening motor coordination difficulties in Spanish children and for identifying children with probable DCD. The findings of this research suggest that context-specific cut-off scores should be systematically utilized when using cross-cultural adaptations of the DCDQ. Age-specific cut-off scores for Spanish children are provided.

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Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire: DCDQ-ES

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Delgado-Lobete

Pereira

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“…Recent research has focused on the role of motor circuits and sensory processing on the pathophysiology of ADHD [8][9][10][11][12][13], showing that the somatosensory cortex is thinner in children with ADHD. This might be related to the fact of high comorbidity with motor coordination disorders [14,15] that exceeds 50% of children with ADHD [15]. Luria and Piaget indicated that executive functions depend on more basic skills, such as sensorimotor, which develop at an early age [16,17].…”

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“…Studies about sensory processing have shown that difficulties in tactile discrimination impact on the ability to identify similarities and differences between stimuli, especially with regards to their temporal and spatial characteristics [39]. Sensory processing implies the ability for the detection, modulation, interpretation, and internal organization of sensory information to execute appropriate responses to the demands of the context [15,40]. Skin mechanoreceptors, which are pressure-sensitive, are involved in tactile discrimination [41,42].…”

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“…Praxis and tactile discrimination are essential for the performance of activities of daily living and learning (writing and manipulative activities), including the ability to learn, organize and maintain an appropriate level of activity [45]. Sensorimotor processing discrepancies may be partially responsible for motor learning and control difficulties [15]. The detection of praxis and tactile discrimination deficit is essential, since it can affect the daily and emotional life of children with ADHD, who are considered a vulnerable group owing to their lack of social skills, low self-esteem and poor sense of competitiveness [45][46][47][48].…”

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Tactile Discrimination, Praxis and Cognitive Impulsivity in ADHD Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Maciver

Richmond

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Background: The study of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has traditionally focused on deficit of inhibitory control and cognitive impulsivity. However, the pathophysiology of ADHD has also been associated with the somatosensory cortex. The aim of this study was to explore if there were differences in tactile discrimination and praxis between neurotypical and ADHD children and whether these differences could be explained by cognitive impulsivity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample comprised 74 children aged 7 to 11 years divided in two groups: 43 with neurotypical development, 31 with ADHD. To assess tactile discrimination, the finger localization and the graphestesia tests were used. Praxis was assessed with the Kaufman Assesment Battery for Children (K-ABC) hand movement subtest, the action program and the Zoo Map subtests of the Behavioral Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome, and the complex figure of Rey–Osterrieth test (ROCF). Cognitive impulsivity was assessed using the Magallanes Computerized Impulsivity Scale test (EMIC). Results: Children with ADHD showed greater cognitive impulsivity (p = 0.038) and scored lower in Zoo Map (p = 0.023) and hand-movement subtests (p = 0.002), and in ROCF test (p = 0.004). Differences in praxis skills still remained after controlling by gender and cognitive impulsivity. Conclusion: Praxis deficit might have repercussions not only on the characterization of ADHD but also on its treatment.

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Assessing and Intervening with Children with Sensorimotor Impairment

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Fletcher

2022

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Sensory processing patterns in developmental coordination disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and typical development

Cited by 41 publications

References 26 publications

Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire: DCDQ-ES

Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire: DCDQ-ES

Tactile Discrimination, Praxis and Cognitive Impulsivity in ADHD Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Assessing and Intervening with Children with Sensorimotor Impairment

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